Lake Stone

Site Description
Current Forecast

Escambia County

Lake Stone in a 130-acre man-made impoundment constructed in 1967, opened to fishing in 1969 and designated as a Fish Management Area. It has an average depth of 6 feet and a maximum depth of 22 feet. Deepest areas are located near the dam and along the old streambed. A considerable amount of flooded timber remains, providing fish habitat. This lake has been stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish (shellcracker), Black Crappie, and Channel Catfish. Lake Stone is located in northern Escambia County near Century, FL. Entrance to the lake is located on Lake Stone Rd off SR 4 approximately 1.5 miles west of US 29 in Century. There is one concrete boat ramp with ample parking available on the northwest end of the lake with an additional boat launching site constructed with crushed rock on the northeast side of the lake near the dam. Several earthen fishing fingers have been constructed on the lake to provide fishing opportunities for bank anglers. Bait and fishing supplies are available in nearby Century. Escambia County maintains the Lake Stone Recreation Area located on the northwest end of the lake. This area provides fee-type camping with or without electric/water hookups. Lake Stone is subject to the rules and regulations currently in effect for Fish Management Areas. Please refer to a current copy of Florida Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations. Gasoline boat motors are prohibited from use on Lake Stone; however, use of electric trolling motors is allowed.

For additional information regarding fishing opportunities at Lake Stone contact the Northwest Regional Office at 850-265-3676.

For reserving campsites and cabins in Florida State Parks check the Reserve America website or call 888-622-9190.

*Black Crappie on Lake Stone November 2018.*

Lake Stone’s healthy forage base, including Threadfin Shad and Golden Shiners, supports strong populations of Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie. Largemouth Bass anglers should continue to be successful throughout this quarter as bass will move from shallower habitat used during spawning activities into waters five feet and deeper as temperatures rise. Try fishing during dawn and dusk in the shallows with plastic worms and lizards rigged Carolina- or Texas-style, along with Rat-L-Traps and crankbaits. Bream should begin to gather on beds throughout the lake. And can be caught using light tackle with earthworms, crickets, beetle spins, rooster tails, or small jigs Black Crappie fishing should continue to be productive, especially at night. Fishing with a light hanging over the boat can attract baitfish, which in turn will attract crappie. Small feather or curly-tailed crappie jigs and small minnows are usually the most productive baits. Catfish are normally most active at dusk and dawn. Productive bait includes beef or chicken liver wrapped it in surgical gauze or pantyhose.